How to Pronounce Corset

To pronounce "corset", say CORS-et — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɔː(ɹ).sɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈkɔː(ɹ).sɪt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “corset”

"corset" has 2 syllables: cors-et. It rhymes with dorset and dorsett, if that helps it stick.

What does corset mean?

noun

  1. A woman's foundation garment, reinforced with stays, that supports the waistline, hips and bust.
  2. A tight-fitting gown or basque worn by both men and women during the Middle Ages.

verb

  1. To enclose in a corset; to wear a corset.

    “Mabel dreaded the upcoming ball and the preliminary corseting it would entail.”

  2. To restrict or confine.

    “"I will not remain corseted by your notions of what is and is not proper!" she exclaimed.”

Synonyms

bodicestaysunderbodice

Words that rhyme with corset

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dorsetdorsett

Related words

staysgirdlegarterbracestraitjacketyokestrangleholdconstrict

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "corset"?▾

"Corset" has 2 syllables: cors · et.

What is the IPA transcription of "corset"?▾

The IPA transcription of "corset" is /ˈkɔː(ɹ).sɪt/.

What does "corset" mean?▾

Corset: A woman's foundation garment, reinforced with stays, that supports the waistline, hips and bust.

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